Garbage Disposal Repair & Replacement

A garbage disposal that suddenly stops working can quickly disrupt your kitchen. Whether your disposal is jammed, humming, leaking, making unusual noises, or simply won’t turn on, Colorado Green Plumbing can help determine the best solution.

While some garbage disposal problems can be corrected, most disposals are not designed for extensive repairs. If something has become lodged in the shredder housing, we may be able to safely unjam the disposal and restore operation. For most other mechanical failures or leaks, replacement is typically the more practical option.

Our plumbers will evaluate the problem, explain what we find, and give you straightforward options before any work is performed.

Common Garbage Disposal Problems

Not sure what’s wrong with your disposal? Some of the most common problems we see include:

• Disposal won’t turn on
• Disposal hums but doesn’t grind
• Food or another object is jammed inside
• Water is leaking beneath the sink
• Unusual grinding or rattling noises
• Disposal repeatedly trips or needs to be reset
• Slow draining around the disposal
• Disposal has stopped working altogether

If the disposal can be safely unjammed, we may be able to restore it without replacement. If the unit itself has failed, we’ll let you know and discuss your replacement options.

Can a Garbage Disposal Be Repaired?

In most cases, garbage disposals are not practical to internally repair.

One exception is a jammed disposal. Food, utensils, or other objects can sometimes become caught in the shredder housing and prevent the disposal from turning. Depending on the unit's condition, our plumbers may be able to safely remove the obstruction and get the disposal working again.

Replacement is typically recommended when the disposal has:

• A failed motor
• An internal leak
• A cracked or damaged housing
• Significant mechanical damage
• Repeated operating problems
• Reached the end of its useful life

We won’t recommend replacing a disposal unnecessarily. We’ll inspect the problem first and explain whether unjamming the existing unit or replacing it makes the most sense.

Garbage Disposal Replacement

When a garbage disposal has failed, replacing the unit is often the simplest and most cost-effective solution.

Colorado Green Plumbing can remove your existing garbage disposal and professionally install a new one. Our plumbers will make sure the new disposal is properly mounted, connected, and tested for proper operation before the job is complete.

Whether you’re replacing a disposal that has stopped working or installing a new unit as part of a kitchen update, we can help make sure it is installed correctly.

Do I Need a New Garbage Disposal?

A jam doesn’t always mean you need a new disposal. However, certain problems are usually a sign that replacement makes more sense.

Your disposal may only need to be unjammed if:

• It was working normally before something became lodged inside
• The motor still operates
• There are no leaks coming from the disposal itself
• There is no significant damage to the unit

Replacement may be the better option if:

• The motor has failed
• The disposal is leaking from the unit itself
• The housing is cracked or damaged
• The disposal frequently stops working
• The unit is older and experiencing repeated problems
• You want to upgrade to a newer, quieter or more powerful model

Our plumber can help you determine which option makes the most sense after evaluating the disposal.

What Shouldn’t Go Down a Garbage Disposal?

Garbage disposals can handle small amounts of food waste, but they aren’t designed to grind everything that goes into your sink.

To help prevent jams and drainage problems, avoid putting these items down your disposal:

• Grease, fats and cooking oils
• Bones
• Fruit pits
• Coffee grounds
• Eggshells
• Large amounts of rice or pasta
• Celery, corn husks and other fibrous foods
• Non-food items

And of course, silverware, bottle caps, and other small objects have an unfortunate habit of finding their way into disposals too.

If your disposal suddenly starts humming or making an unusual grinding sound, turn it off rather than letting it continue running.

Garbage Disposal Installation

Need a disposal installed in a new sink or kitchen setup?

Colorado Green Plumbing also provides professional garbage disposal installation. Proper installation helps ensure the disposal is securely mounted, properly connected to the plumbing, and operating as intended.

If changes to the existing drain, electrical connection, or sink configuration are needed, our plumber can identify those conditions and discuss them with you before additional work is performed.

Why Choose Colorado Green Plumbing?

• Family-owned since 1980
• Licensed and experienced plumbers
• Honest recommendations
• No pushy sales tactics
• Clear explanations
• Quality workmanship
• Upfront pricing
• Same-day service when available
• Serving Erie and surrounding Northern Colorado communities

Garbage Disposal Service in Erie & Surrounding Communities

Colorado Green Plumbing provides garbage disposal unjamming, replacement, and installation throughout Erie, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Niwot, Frederick, Firestone, Brighton, Boulder, and surrounding areas of Boulder, Broomfield, and Weld Counties.

If your garbage disposal has stopped working, give us a call. We’ll help determine whether the existing unit can be safely unjammed or whether replacement is the better option.